Latest features and comment – Page 4
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FeatureConditional fee agreements: what aren’t you telling them?
In the final instalment of our series on how to avoid professional negligence claims, PJ Kirby considers new business models and the need for informed consent, looking at the case of Herbert v HH Law Ltd [2018] EWHC 580 (QB).
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FeatureSuccess story: Battling for local justice
Edward Cooke explains what it was like to take on the government and Whitehall juggernaut in a bid to save local court provision in Chichester.
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FeatureRecap from our autumn conference
Handouts from our recent autumn conference on risk and litigation are now available.
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FeatureQueasy money? Curing travel sickness claims
An epidemic of holiday sickness claims has plagued the travel industry over the past couple of years. Stephen Mason examines the impact of new regulations.
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NewsLitigants in person
James Perry, Alison Kirby and Alastair Shaw, members of the Civil Litigation Section committee, discuss recent developments in the case of Barton v Wright Hassall.
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NewsWhat to expect from our autumn conference
Civil Litigation Section committee member Alison Kirby outlines what you can expect from the Section autumn conference on 27 September, which is free of charge for Section members.
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FeatureCosts and professional negligence: more claims coming?
In the second section of our three-part series on how to avoid professional negligence claims, PJ Kirby KC stresses the importance of getting your costs budgeting right.
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FeatureBehaving badly – clarity at last on misconduct definitions?
Dishonesty, want of integrity, professional misconduct and negligence: these concepts form a vexed spectrum of negative conduct characteristics from solicitors and other professionals. Elisabeth Ross looks at recent developments to help disentangle these terms.
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FeatureInsolvency: practice direction makes perfect
On 4 July 2018, a new Practice Direction – Insolvency Proceedings (PDIP) came into force, replacing the most recent practice direction, which itself only came into force on 25 April 2018. Kerry Underwood summarises the new requirements.
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FeatureMediation – where do we go now?
Mediation continues to face challenges in its journey from an alternative to mainstream form of dispute resolution, not least being overshadowed by Brexit. Peter Causton rounds up the latest developments.
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FeatureMy legal life: Gordon Exall
In the second instalment of our new Q&A feature, Gordon Exall, barrister and author of the Civil Litigation Brief blog, shares his experiences and advice for civil litigation practitioners.
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FeatureMy legal life: Dominic Regan
In our new Q&A feature, we ask civil litigation professionals about their daily work and challenges.
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FeatureCosts and professional negligence: ATE and third party funding
In the first of a three-part series on how to avoid professional negligence claims, PJ Kirby KC looks at where claims may arise around after-the-event insurance policies and litigation funding.
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FeatureAll fair in love, war and commerce?
Is a duty of good faith usually to be implied into ‘relational’ contracts under the law of England and Wales, asks Jonathan Haydn-Williams.
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FeatureHow to make a derivative claim
A derivative claim allows an aggrieved shareholder to use the company’s name and funds to pursue directors for breaches of fiduciary duty. Kerry Underwood explains the process and considers relevant case law in this important area, focusing on the impact on charities.
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FeatureBehind the scenes at the spring conference
Ever wondered how we put our events together? We give you a sneak peek into what you can expect from our spring conference on 25 April, and explain how we’ve listened to your feedback from past events.
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FeatureDon't be afraid of the new bill of costs
The new electronic bill of costs is here. Claire Green of the Association of Costs Lawyers explains why you shouldn’t panic.
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Feature95th and 96th CPR updates: what's new?
The 95th and 96th updates to the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) recently came into force. Cait Sweeney looks at the headline changes.
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AnalysisLitigants in person: the new hardline approach
Kerry Underwood explains the string of recent case law which suggests the courts are taking a much tougher approach to litigants in person.
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FeatureThe percentage game: play with care...
We are used to, and think we understand, percentage probability, says Jonathan Haydn-Williams – but remember that percentage estimates of success do not make it certain and are less reliable the earlier they are made.